California Events
Tulare County Fair September 11-15, 2024, tcfair.org
Sunday, September 14, 2025
TULARE: Tulare County Fair September
10-14, 2025. Parade starts at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday. Destruction Derby, Food contests
include Homemade Ice Cream, Cookies, Salsa,
Decorated Cupcakes, Breads, Cakes, Pies &
Candy Confections.
Location: 620 South K
St., Tulare, CA $, tcfair.org |
Sept. Fairs
Past events
ARCATA: Barking Dogma Arcata Free Summer Concerts Arcata Main Street 8th Street & 9th Street, G & H Street Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ arcataplaza.html
ARNOLD: Murphys Jazz Allstars at Arnold Concerts in the Park Cameo Plaza 1004 Highway 4 Arnold, CA Free, cameoplaza.net
AUBURN: Aloha Festival, September 14, 2024, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Anticipate a large crowd this year please bring your own chairs. Educational Exhibits Workshops Speakers and Presentations Health and Community Awareness Exhibits Cultural Village Keiki Korner Arts & Crafts and Educational Information Merchandise and Food Vendors Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Entertainment. Location: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate, Auburn, CA. $5 + $8 parking, sacalohafest.org
AUBURN: Ain't Necessarily Dead Grateful Dead Tribute Festival September 14, 2024, 12-10 p.m. at Regional Park. Live Music, Craft Beer Garden, Kid Fun Zone, and Crafts. Location: 3770 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA Free admission, auburnrec.com | lineup Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, Moonalice, Blue Egyptians, Talking Dead, Marcus Rezak, One Lost Tree, Grateful Riders, and more. Free, andf.com
AVALON: The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA, 8-10 p.m., Avalon Summer Concerts on the Wrigley Stage Free, lovecatalina.com
BAKERSFIELD: Ice Cream Zoofari 2-5 p.m. at CALM ZOO. Location: CALM Zoo, 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. $, calmzoo.org
BENICIA: Oktoberfest & Marketplace September 14, 2024, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: First Street; Corner of 1st and, E B St Benicia, CA. $8-40, beniciaoktoberfest.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 7-November 2, 2024 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
BISHOP: Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Celebration September 14, 2024, 4-8 p.m. Church Street behind City Hall, Bishop, CA Las Caminantes and La Sonora Dinamita perform, vendors, games, food, kids zone live entertainment for the whole family | fiestas patrias
BOONVILLE: Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show September 13-15, 2024 mendocountyfair.com | apples
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 14-15, 2024. Free admission More than 20 wineries, gourmet food, fine art, entertainment, children's art area. Capitola Village, Monterey and Capitola avenues. capitolachamber.com
CARMEL: Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel September 14-15, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday The Hilton Bialek Habitat 4380 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA Free admission, mearthcarmel.org | glass pumpkins
CARMEL: Annual Sandcastle Contest September 14, 2024, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Time Travel Into the Future is 2023 theme. Carmel Beach Great Sandcastle Contest on the sand between 10th and 12th avenues. ci.carmel.ca.us
CATALINA: Two Harbors Brew Fest September 14, 2024. Two Harbors Over 20 microbreweries in attendance pour selections from around the world. Admission includes a complementary beer glass, unlimited tastings of all participating breweries, live entertainment and complementary appetizers. Catalina Island Two Harbors, California $106.01, visitcatalina.com | beer
CHICO: Movies in the Park: The Little Mermaid, Movie, 6-10 p.m. at Wildwood Park. Grab your family and friends, pack your blankets and chairs, and watch this blockbuster hit under the stars. Location: 100 Wildwood Ave., Chico, CA. Free, chicorec.gov
COLFAX: Colfax Railroad Days September 14-15, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Street Dance Saturday 5:30-9 p.m. Colfax CA celebrates its railroad history with Railroad Days, a family-oriented, kid-friendly weekend. Rolling stock from Union Pacific Railroad Display, Model Train Displays, Colfax's own restored caboose, Lego Train Display, music, a safety fair, Quilt Show, Craft Vendors, Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Black Flag Gang 1840s Re-enactment Camp, Food, Refreshment, and the return of the American Legion Pancake Breakfast 8-10 a.m., $. Sierra Vista Community Center Paid Parking $10. Festival Location: Main Street, Downtown Colfax, Free admission, colfaxrailroaddays.com
COMMERCE: Fiestas Patrias September 14-15, 2024, 12-3 p.m. at Citadel Outlets. Folklorico dance performances at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. from Orange Country School of the Arts. Location: 100 Citadel Dr, Commerce, CA. Free, citadeloutlets.com /event/ Fiestas-Patrias-Celebration/ 2145575727/ | Fiestas Patrias
CONCORD: Oktoberfest at Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden September 14, 2024, 12-9 p.m. A festive & authentic Oktoberfest experience. Location: 1822 Grant Street Concord, CA 94520. sidegatebrewing.com $31 pre-sale, eventbrite.com | Oktoberfest
CRESTON: Creston, CA Classic Rodeo September 14-15, 2024 Location: 6180 Webster Road Creston, CA. $10, crestonclassicrodeo.org | rodeos
CUPERTINO: Silicon Valley Day and Night Fun Fest, September 14, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Cupertino Memorial Park. Rotary Club of Cupertino brings serious family fun. Kids activities, Bike Rodeo, entertainment, games, food trucks, craft beer tasting & whiskey, musical and dance performances throughout. Location: 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014. Free, svdnff.com
DANA POINT: Maritime Festival September 13-15, 2024 at Ocean Institute. California's rich maritime history celebrated with visiting Tall Ships, Cannon Battles, Pirate and Mermaid Ball, Beer Garden, Seadog Saloon, Lil' Lads Landing, Sailor Camp, local marine life, Vendors, Food Trucks and more! Location: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA. Free areas at festival include Pirate Show, Sailor Camp, Beer Garden & Vendors Village on Saturday & Sunday; paid tickets for experiences include Cannon Battle on board a ship, Beer Tasting Festival, Pirate & Mermaid Ball on Saturday, Mermaid Shows, School for Scallywags and Adventure Pass, Free - $185.29 oceaninstitute.org
DOWNEY: Downey International Food Festival 6-10 p.m. in Downtown Downey. Live entertainment, shopping, family-friendly activities, and more. Location: Downey Avenue, Downey, CA. Free admission, no tickets necessary, downtowndowney.org
EL DORADO HILLS: Summer Fest - Folklore & Fairytales, 4-9:30 p.m. at Community Park Concert features Apple Z. Beer & Wine Garden, Carnival Games, Rides, Inflatables, Petting Zoo and more. Location: 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA, Free admission but games, rides, food & beverages are sold, eldoradohillscsd.org
ESCONDIDO: Grape Day. Grape Day Park in downtown Escondido 321 N. Broadway Escondido CA 92025 grapedayfest.com
FRIANT: Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow September 13-15, 2024 Table Mountain Pow Wow Grounds, 8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant, CA. Free admission, bring lawn chairs, tmcasino.com/powwow/ | pow wow
GALT: Rewind the 80's Band, 80's Music 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Galt Sounds of Summer Concerts at Veterans Field Location: 900 Caroline Ave. Galt, CA. $5, free under age 12 years, cityofgalt.org
GARDEN GROVE: Oktoberfest September 14, 2024, 12-10 p.m. at SteelCraft Garden Grove, 12900 South Euclid Street, Garden Grove, CA. Free admission, eventbrite.com | steelcraftlb.com/ steelcraft-garden-grove/ | Oktoberfest
HEALDSBURG: Harvest Party September 14, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. AVV's biggest all-day party of the year with grape picking & stomping, bocce ball and fun on the historic Wetzel Family Estate. $, avvwine.com | stomps
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 14-October 20, 2024 weekends. Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, see minstrels, sword fights, jugglers and jesters, shop for cool stuff, eat neat foods and have the time of your life pretending you stepped into the Renaissance era with actors, great costumes, music and entertainment. Location: Casa de Fruta $, norcalrenfaire.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Fireworks Finale Boyz II Men concert September 14, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LODI: Lodi Grape Festival September 12-15, 2024 at Lodi Event Center. Celebrate the grape harvest at the annual four day event akin to a county fair with all its happenings. Music fills the air, as well as the delicious food scents, great entertainment, vendors, grape and commodity murals, competitive exhibits, carnival and of course, wine tasting. Lodi, CA $8, grapefestival.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Roaring Nights July 13 & September 14, 2024, 6-10 p.m. $25, lazoo.org Featuring Flashback Heart Attack. Cash bar
LOS ANGELES: AVP League Week 1 September 14-15, 2024 at UCLA Tennis Center. Gates open Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m. Olympic heroes and professional beach volleyball stars headline a brand new, a nine-week series. Location: 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $47-up, AVP.com
LOS ANGELES: Farmers Market for Dogs September 14, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Grove. Actor and advocate Ian Somerhalder and NUTRO are hosting a dog-centric, free event featuring a pawstrologist, sniff-able dog-friendly herbs, and decor in colors most visible to dogs, local vendors, and activities at dog-level. Location: The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA. Free, thegrovela.com
MARTINEZ: Martini Shake-off September 14, 2024, 5:30-10 p.m. Celebrate Martinez as the birthplace of the Martini! Local bars and restaurants prepare their take on this famous cocktail. Enjoy live music, a catered dinner, dancing, a Martini competition, and a silent auction. Location: Ignacio Plaza at City Hall 525 Henrietta St Martinez, CA Registration: Advance purchase required 21+ ONLY martinezchamber.com
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Stampede PRCA Rodeo September 14-15, 2024, Riverfront Park / Cotton Rosser Pavilion Marysville, CA $20-25, marysvillestampede.com | rodeo
NEVADA CITY: Pops Concert as part of Constitution Day Celebration events, North Pine Street (closed to traffic)from 4:30-6pm Picnic Pops Concert, 5-6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park, Nevada City, CA. Free, nccb.org
NEVADA CITY: Constitution Day September 14-15, 2024. Parade is on Sunday, Sept.17, 2023. The 57th Annual Constitution Day Weekend is the oldest and largest Constitution observance in the western United States and includes a parade, concert, and reenactments. Free, nevadacitychamber.com
OAKLAND: Oktoberfest September 14, 2024, 12-8 p.m. at Original Pattern Brewing Co. Have what it takes to win the Masskrugstemmen Competition? $11 drink tickets, originalpatternbeer.com | Oktoberfest
OXNARD: Oxnard Jazz Festival September 14-15, 2024 at Oxnard Beach Park 1601 Harbor Blvd. Oxnard, CA $75-up, oxnardjazzfestival.com
PICO RIVERA: Mexican Independence Festival September 14, 2024, 4-11:30 p.m. at Pico Rivera Sports Arena. Market with food, live music, drinks, entertainment. Location: 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera, CA. $5 approx., eventbrite.com | For more info email: info@ave26nightmarket.com | Fiestas Patrias
POMONA: Grand National Truck Show September 14-15, 2024 at Fairplex. Hundreds of trucks, vans and SUVs compete for Most Beautiful Truck. Vendors, great food and live entertainment, including Grand National Truck Show Cornhole Tournament with $1,000 in prize money. Hours: Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, September 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Spectators $20, $10 age 6-12 years, under 5 free. $17 parking, rodshows.com
REDWOOD CITY: Dutch Uncle perform at Rock the Dock Redwood City Summer Concert Series at Port of Redwood City, 59 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA. $5-20 Donation, rockthedockrwc.com
ROSSMOOR: The Emperors performs 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. at Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts in Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive, Rossmoor, CA. Free rossmoor-csd.org
SAN BERNARDINO: Nocturnal Wonderland September 14-15, 2024, 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Glen Helen Regional Park 2555 Glen Helen Parkway San Bernardino, CA $120 approx., nocturnalwonderland.com | Lineup
SAN DIEGO: Taste of Gaslamp Quarter, September 14, 2024, 1-4 p.m. access to over 20 + Gaslamp restaurants to explore signature small bites for duration of event. Bites from participating restaurants, and add-on after-party at Johnny Wahoo Golf Bar, $51-75, gaslamp.org
SAN DIEGO: Old Town State Historic Park Fiestas Patrias September 14, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: San Diego Avenue adventure rigs and meet builders and residents of tiny homes. Location: 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA $27.75, TinyFest.events
SAN JOSE: Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival September 14, 2024, 1-5 p.m. at Mexican Heritage Plaza. Location: 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA. $10 admission, schoolofartsandculture.org | Fiestas Patrias
SANTA ANA: Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana Festival,
Parade and El Grito September 14-15, 2024. The huge, 2-day event
returns to the popular historic district of Downtown, situated along 4th Street.
The parade takes place along Main Street.
Santa Ana, CA
Free, santa-ana.org/fiestas-patrias/
SANTA BARBARA: Stephen Sanchez with The Brook & The Bluff at Santa Barbara Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. $, sbbowl.com/concerts
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival September 14-15, 2024 in Central Park. About 175 art and crafts vendors, food, wine and beer, children's activities, entertainment on three stages. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Location: 909 Kiely Blvd. Santa Clara, CA santaclaraca.gov
SONOMA: Sonoma Plein Air Festival Week September 9-14, 2024. Over 30 juried, nationally-acclaimed artists converge on Sonoma for a week to paint throughout the region, then show and sell their work to benefit youth arts education in Sonoma Valley. sonomapleinair.com
SONOMA: The Henry Coopers performs at Sonoma Summer Concerts Cornerstone Sonoma Concerts 23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Free, cornerstonesonoma.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Oktoberfest in the Heavenly Village September 14, 2024, 1-5 p.m. Heavenly Village 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 $40 donation, Each ticket includes a wristband and commemorative glass.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Greg Austin Music 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. Location: 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA City of South Lake Tahoe hosts free event with Battle Born Scottish Highland Dance, India dance, Eagle Wings Native American Pageant Dancers, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Powwow Dance Group, Mexican Ballet Folklorico, cultural displays, activities, food trucks, vendor booths, and more. Free admission, cityofslt.us
TEMECULA: Way Out West Fest 12-5 p.m. at Peltzer Farm & Winery. Live Music all day, Westward Sons, Timmy McKeever, Jr steer riding, mutton bustin, ropin dummies, ranch sorting and more. Food for sale includes hot dogs, snocones, food trucks on site, beer & wine. Mechanical Bull ride $20. Location: 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA Daytime admission $10, $5 Child, charityforcharity.org
TUSTIN: Learn & Grow Family Fun Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy. In partnership with Parenting OC Magazine and Fairmont Schools, this free event is packed with activities, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, over 50 exhibitors, Rolling Robots, Aqua-Tots Swim School, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, plus games, Cute Kid Cover Contest. Location: 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, CA. Free, thedistricttl.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood offers thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
VALENCIA: Oktoberfest Food Festival September 7-November 3, 2024 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Enjoy craft & seasonal brews, complimented with menu of German-inspired cuisine, festive music & more. Pay regular ticket admission, then go check out the German food such as Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Beef Frankfurter, Sauerbraten (German pot roast) and mashed potatoes, German desserts. Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA. $, sixflags.com/magicmountain| Oktoberfest
VENTURA: Art and Street Painting Festivals September 14-15, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 Parking: Free parking for the festival is available on Spinnaker Drive, and Ventura Harbor Village parking lots. Event information: venturaartfestival.com
VISTA: Oktoberfest September 14, 2024, 12-8 p.m. at Eppig Bierhaus. Location: Eppig Brewery & Bierhalle, 1347 Keystone Way, Suite C Vista, CA. No advance tickets or reservations required & seating is first-come, first-served, eppigbrewing.com | Oktoberfest
WILTON: Nudestock September 12-15, 2024 at Laguna del Sol clothing optional resort. 8683 Rawhide Lane Wilton, CA 95693 lagunadelsol.com | lineup
YUBA CITY: Blues Brews and BBQs, 4-8 p.m. at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. Held at Yuba Sutter Fairground, this annual event is produced by the Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Yuba City. Location: 442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA $65.87, brewsbluesandbbq.org
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